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Inconnu / Unknown
InscriptionsOn base: "Presented by Jas Keith/Esq. Hon. Hudson Bay Company/ Manufactured in the North West by the Indians / +30". Inside: +30
Date
1816-1826
Medium / Technique
Birch bark, spruce root, porcupine quill, dye
Dimensions8 x 20.5 cm
ClassificationDistribution & Transportation Objects - Containers
CultureIndigenous: Western Cree; Dene, Dogrib
Geocultural Area
Western Subarctic
Origin
Ontario; Northwest Territories, Canada
Object NumberM7722
CollectionMcCord
CreditGift of Natural History Society of Montreal
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